Human nature

"Who are the people who wanted the dagger?" Avidia asks, her voice sharp with curiosity. 

"I could tell you," Cipher says, stepping back and relaxing his stance as he looks at both of them. "But first, you should tell me what really happened with Elga." His tone shifts, heavy with seriousness as his eyes lock onto theirs. His perk activated instantly, pulling a confession from them. They drop to their knees, their bodies trembling.

Grunts and groans escape their lips as they struggle under the weight of his power. Their eyes meet his, glowing with intensity as he repeats, "What happened during that time? Why are you surrounded by golden energy?"

Cipher's face tightens with grim determination. From the moment he arrived back from the shadow camber, he noticed it clinging to them, like parasites draining their energy.